indian origin us ceo fires 900 employees over zoom call

Indian origin US CEO fires 900 employees over Zoom call

India – “Cold”, “harsh”, “a horrible move”. An action by Indian origin CEO in US has been criticized globally especially in the run up to Christmas. Better.com, a mortgage firm’s Chief Executive Officer Vishal Garg has…

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burkina faso is facing a security crisis

Burkina Faso Is Facing a Security Crisis: Human rights chief

West Africa – The UN (United Nations) human rights chief, Michelle Bachelet said that Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa is facing a security crisis. She said, “ If insecurity in Burkina Faso keeps…

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northeast india faces human rights issues

Northeast India Faces Human Rights Issues Due to Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency

India – The proliferation of various radical groups, many years of fierce armed operations, and their merciless terrorism have abused the human rights situation in Northeast India. Additionally, the aggressive mentality of the states to…

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exploited for generations, tea garden workers struggle for land rights in darjeeling hills, terai, and dooars

Tea garden workers in India’s tea belt struggle under continued exploitation

India – Indian tea industry that was developed under British rule quickly became the economic mainstay for the entire North Bengal region of India and also a profitable trade. But since the British rule, local…

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human rights lawyer blamed for having terrorism links in algeria

Human Rights lawyer blamed for having Terrorism links in Algeria

Algeria – Human Rights organization Amnesty has called for the release of human rights lawyer Abderraouf Arslane after he was arrested on terrorism charges. Amnesty said that Algerian authorities must immediately release the lawyer who…

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case of human trafficking of migrants in libya

Case Filed In ICC Over Illegal Human Trafficking Of Migrants In Libya

Libya – conflicted economy is being fueled by cash that is coming from torture, enslavement and extortion. This has led to a group of human rights activists to present a file of evidence to the…

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jharkhand’s control room is continuing to be link for migrants

How Jharkhand’s control room is continuing to be link for migrants and their families

India – Last year, when first lockdown and Covid-19 related curbs came into effect, Jharkhand Migrant Control Room started operations as a call centre helping workers in other states with money and food. But one…

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migrant workers forced into giving dna sample in ontario

Migrant Workers Forced Into Giving DNA Sample In Ontario

Canada – The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal is now beginning a hearing this week into complaints that migrant workers in Elgin County were being wrong accused for crimes that they didn’t commit. Apparently, perpetrators were…

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Japan is now taking a decision that will bring a significant shift in the labor market favorably

Japan may lift indefinite ban on blue-collar foreign personnel

Japan – Facing a labor shortage, Japan is now taking a decision that will bring a significant shift in the labor market favorably. Japan is considering to allow certain blue collar foreign professionals to stay…

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rohingya muslims receive special protection resolution in 107 country consensus along with un approval

Rohingya Muslims Receive Special Protection Resolution In 107 Country Consensus Along With UN Approval

Myanmar – The United Nations has adopted a resolution on the situation in Myanmar pertaining to the rights of the minority Muslim community of Rohingyas, in the wake of the ongoing military styled government rule…

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